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Ministry of Power
'Bijli Utsav' organized by REC in Assam as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
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- Event witnesses speaker sessions by utility officials highlighting consumer rights of electricity, benefits of electricity and the challenges faced during electrification in remote areas and how the quality of life improves with access to power
- Quiz competition and Nukkad Natak held to impart knowledge on subjects such as consumer rights of electricity, energy conservation and the benefits of electricity
- Event conclude with distribution of LED bulbs as prizes to the winners of the competitions
REC Limited organized ‘Bijli Utsav’ in Assam
As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – to celebrate 75 years of Independence, REC Limited, a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India organized ‘Bijli Utsav’ in Anandapur Gaon of Baksa district and adjoining villages in Assam. Numerous dignitaries such as Shri Katiram Boro, Speaker – Bodoland Territorial Council, Dr. Ashraful Amin – Addl. Deputy Commissioner - Baksa, Shri Khagendranath Sarania, Principal - Anandapur Primary School, Shri Nagen Chandra Das, Retd. Principal - Nehru Anchalik High School, Shri Manasjyoti Pathak, AGM  Baksa – Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd.  and officials from REC Regional Office in Guwahati had graced the occasion.
The event witnessed speaker sessions by dignitaries and esteemed guests highlighting the consumer rights of electricity, benefits of electricity and the challenges faced during electrification in remote areas and how the quality of life improves with access to power. Beneficiaries from the villages were also invited on stage to share their experience and views on how electricity has transformed their lives.
To engage with the villagers and children, various competitions and cultural programs were also held. Nukkad Natak was also performed to impart knowledge on subjects such as consumer rights of electricity, energy conservation and the benefits of electricity. The event concluded with distribution of LED bulbs and geometry boxes as prizes to the winners of the competitions.
About REC Limited: REC Limited is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India. Established in 1969, REC Limited has completed over fifty years in the area of its operations. It provides financial assistance to state electricity boards, state governments, central/state power utilities, independent power producers, rural electric cooperatives and private sector utilities. Its business activities involve financing projects in the complete power sector value chain; for various types of projects including Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Energy. REC’s funding illuminates every fourth bulb in India.
Ministry of Finance
DEA organises a 2-day workshop on Awareness Building and Guidance on using the PPP Toolkits
A two day -workshop on Awareness Building and Guidance on using the PPP Toolkits was organized by the Department of Economic Affairs , Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK with an objective to sensitize and train government officials in using PPP toolkits for decision making in PPP projects. The Training programme was inaugurated by Joint Secretary, DEA, Shri. Baldeo Purushartha. Special addressees included Mr. Shantanu Mitra, Head- Infrastructure and Urban Development, FCDO, Ms. Sangeeta Mehta, Senior Programme officer , Mr. Shoubhik Ganguly, Senior Infrastructure Advisor . A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Molishree, Deputy Secretary, DEA.
For reaching out to maximum stakeholders involved in decision making process, the workshop was organized on hybrid mode. The workshop witnessed active participation of 155 participants .
The workshop broadly covered introduction and walkthrough of PPP structuring Toolkit, Value-for Money Toolkit, Framework for recognition, valuation and reporting of contingent liabilities Toolkit, Post Award Contract Management  toolkit. The sessions were delivered by Industry experts including Ms. Mehali Patel, Director CRISIL, Mr. RNK Prasad, Consultant Price Waterhouse Coopers and Mr. Kushal Kumar Singh, Partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP.
PPP structuring Toolkits developed by DEA are a web-based resource that has been designed to help improve decision-making for infrastructure PPPs in India and to improve the quality of the infrastructure PPPs that are implemented in India. The Toolkits available on www.pppinindia.gov.in are for use by PPP practitioners across India in both the public and private sectors. The toolkit covers five infrastructure sectors- State highways, Water and sanitation, Ports, Solid waste management, Urban Transport. Other toolkits such as PPP Post-Award Contract Management Toolkit, Value for Money  toolkit, and Framework for recognition, valuation and reporting of contingent liabilities have also been developed to assist in the PPP decision-making process.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
JS holds meeting with representatives of National Sports Federations  today
For ensuring compliance of Sports Code 2011 provisions by NSFs and as a follow-up to the earlier meeting held on 4th February, Joint Secretary  took meetings on 29th June, 2021 and 2nd July, 2021 with representatives of NSFs to review the progress /headway made by the National Sports Federations  in carrying out the amendments in their constitutions/bye-laws.
The Ministry has renewed the recognition of NSFs so that participation of our sportspersons in international sports events including forthcoming Olympic Games and Paralympics Games is not hampered in any way and scheduled Sporting events are held seamlessly. The representatives of NSFs were again informed that the matter of Sports Code compliance is being monitored by Delhi High Court and hence the Department of Sports enjoined the NSFs to furnish the information with regard to compliance of Sports Code provisions on fortnightly basis to the Ministry so that the Delhi High Court is apprised in time. Majority of NSFs informed during the meeting that they have carried out amendments and submitted their amended constitutions to the Ministry.
Ministry of Railways
Metro Railway Authority Tightens Security Arrangements on Christmas & New Year’s Eve
Kolkata, December 22, 2021
In order to provide better service, hassle-free journey and ensure passenger safety, the Metro Railway authority has decided to strengthen its security arrangements at Park Street, Maidan and Esplanade Metro stations on Christmas i.e., on December 25, 2021 and on New Year’s Eve i.e., on 31.12.2021. The Metro RPF is going to arrange extra deployment in these three stations in order to manage anticipated huge rush on these two days.
The Metro Railway authority is going to deploy Lady RPF teams  in these stations to ensure safety and security of the ladies and children. One special team consisting of one Sub-inspector/Assistant Sub-inspector and four staff including two lady staff will remain present with arms at Park Street, Maidan and Esplanade Metro stations from 11.00 am to the end of the service hours on December 25 and 31, 2021. This team will remain in readiness to reach any of these three stations to tackle any emergency.
Another special team comprising one officer and four staff is going to be deployed with arms at Park Street Metro station on these two days to manage the rush. Adequate number of staff will be deployed in Park Street, Maidan and Esplanade stations to provide proper guidance to the commuters.
This apart, all safety measures will be taken. The Metro users have been requested by the Metro railway authority to follow Covid protocols and cooperate with the concerned authority and the co-passengers.
President's Secretariat
Probationers of different railway services call on the President
A group of probationers of different Railway Services, called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today  at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said Indian Railways is an institution for national service and nation building. In 2015-16 alone, Indian Railways serviced over 8 billion ‘originating passengers’. The Railways moves our industrial and agricultural freight, defence equipment and military personnel. The rail network also helps to maintain and spread our cultural heritage and traditions. Be it by mean of special trains run to accommodate the rush for the Kumbh Melas or the majestic ‘Palace on Wheels’ that captures the imagination of people around the globe.
The President said that trains are emerging as a means of mass rapid transport within our cities. Metro projects are being adopted by more and more cities in a bid to provide fast, secure and affordable urban connectivity. This will also help to de-clog our cities and reduce our carbon footprint.
The President reminded the probationary officers that they have joined an institution that provides them a unique opportunity to serve the nation and millions of citizens each day. He urged them to lead a life of optimism and develop a sense of positivity. This will allow them to make meaningful changes both at their work places as well as in society at large. It will also allow them to nurture a spirit of innovation and emerge as solution providers.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Cabinet approves Ratification of the amended Framework Agreement of the ISA for opening up the ISA membership to all countries that are members of the United Nations
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approvedthe Ratification of the amended Framework Agreement of the International Solar Agreement  for opening up the ISA membership to all countries that are members of United Nations.
Benefits:
Opening of membership of the ISA to all countries that are members of the United Nations will put solar energy in global agenda with universal appeal for developing and deploying solar energy. Expanding membership will make the ISA inclusive, where to all countries that are members of the United Nations could member. It will further lead to ISA initiative benefitting the world at large.
Ministry of Communications
Cabinet approves provision of mobile connectivity in Left Wing Extremism Areas
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the "Universal Service Obligation Fund [USOF]” supported scheme to provide mobile services at 4072 tower locations identified by MHA in inhabited uncovered areas affected by Left Wing Extremism [LWE] of 96 districts in 10 States for Phase-ll project. The total project cost would be Rs.7,330 Crore.
This network would be used by the security personnel deployed in LWE affected areas. Project will also provide the mobile services to help the residents in unconnected inhabited villages which would improve the economic activities in the region. It will give impetus to the e-Governance activities in the backward and LWE affected area with the availability of digital mobile connectivity.
The numbers of Tower locations proposed in the 10 States are as follows:
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S.No.
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States
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Districts
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Number of Tower locations
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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8
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429
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2
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Bihar
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8
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412
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3
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Chhattisgarh
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16
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1028
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4
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Jharkhand
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21
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1054
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5
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Madhya Pradesh
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1
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26
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6
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Maharashtra
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2
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136
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7
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Odisha
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18
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483
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8
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Telengana
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14
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118
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9
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Uttar Pradesh
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3
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179
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10
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West bengal
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5
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207
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Total
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10 states
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96
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4072
Background:
A. LWE Phase I project
- The LWE phase-l project for providing the mobile services using 2G technology in LWE Areas with a total sanctioned cost of Rs, 4080.78 Cr is on completion.
- Total 2335 sites are radiating out of total 2355 as on date.
B. LWE-Phase-II project
- MHA in consultation with the concerned states has identified 4072 tower locations for the communication need of the security personnels deployed in 96 districts of 10 states and provided to DoT on 27th October, 2017.
- Technology proposed in the Phase-ll project has been upgraded according to the requirement of Stakeholders. Now 2G and 4G technology is being deployed in this project for providing the mobile connectivity.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
A high level, multi-sectoral delegation from Oman to visit India from 10-14 May 2022
India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting , Joint Business Council  meeting and a number of B2B events, Industry interactions and investor meetings on the agenda
Visit to help renew and further strengthen the already close and dynamic economic ties between India and Oman
A high level multi-sectoral delegation led by H.E. Mr. Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman is visiting India from May 10-14, 2022. The 48 members delegation includes senior officials and business representatives from diverse areas spanning health, pharmaceuticals, mining, tourism, telecommunication, energy, shipping and real estate.
During the visit, senior officials from both the sides would be participating in the 10th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting to be held on 11 May 2022 in New Delhi which would be co-chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, and H.E. Mr. Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman.
The visit of the Omani delegation comes at a prime time when the bilateral trade between the two countries has grown by 82% to reach US$ 9.94 billion in the financial year 2021-2022. The visit provides an excellent opportunity to renew and further strengthen the already close and dynamic economic ties between the two countries.
On 12 May, 2022, a meeting of the India-Oman Joint Business Council  will be jointly organized by FICCI and Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The JBC will witness participation of the Hon’ble Ministers from both sides who will also address the gathering and interact with the business communities of India and Oman. A number of other engagements in New Delhi and Mumbai including B2B Events, Industry interactions, Investor meetings and so on are scheduled for the visiting Omani delegation during their stay in India.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the administrative building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Farmers have great faith in KVKs - Shri Tomar
The Administrative Building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra , Kandukur in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, affiliated with the Central Tobacco Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar. Established in the year 2012, this KVK is one of the 731 KVKs in the country, under whose functional jurisdiction there are 28 divisions of Prakasam and Nellore districts. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Tomar said that all KVKs are like the backbone of the agriculture world, on which farmers have great faith. Keeping this in mind and considering the need of the hour, KVKs should accelerate their work and contribute more to the agriculture sector and, on the auspicious occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, in the making of the New India.
Shri Tomar said today India is in a very good position in terms of agricultural production, in which agricultural scientists have a major contribution besides the farmers and the farmer-friendly policies of the government. KVKs need to play a more active and catalytic role in the technology drive transformation of agriculture and allied sectors. The role of KVKs is important for the progress of the farmers in each district with a view to increase the income of the farmers, grow better crops, use latest technology, get appropriate data about the health of the soil of his farm using the Soil Health Card, minimize use of chemical fertilizers and adopt natural farming.
Shri Tomar said that the KVK scientists need to work continuously according to the region-wise situation and climate. Scientists need to do more to reduce the double harm caused by indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers, which has adverse effects on both soil and human health, and make farmers aware of alternatives. By adopting natural farming, farmers can increase their income by reducing the cost of farming along with enriching the soil content and protect human health. There is also a need to motivate farmers to adopt crop diversification.
The Minister stressed on strengthening the agriculture sector so that farmers and villages will be better off, markets will prosper, they will get better returns and the country's economy will emerge strong. Farmers will be able to get higher income with better yield and improved markets. Shri Tomar said that we have exported agricultural products worth Rs.3.75 lakh crore, in which agricultural scientists have made a huge contribution. He stressed on connecting more and more farmers through the recently set up 10,000 FPOs.
Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE and Director General of ICAR also addressed the programme.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shipping Minister inaugurates projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Liquid Medical Oxygen Vessel at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust Centenary Hospital in Kolkata today. The plant will equip the 104 bed Port hospital with 24x7 oxygen supply, while boosting Covid care and treatment. The Minister is on a 2-day visit to West Bengal where he will inaugurate, launch and dedicate to Nation several projects worth Rs 352 crore.
The Minister inaugurated Fog Cannon and Automatic Sweeping Machine at Netaji Subhas Dock, Kolkata as a part of Green Port initiatives. These initiatives will help in dust suppression and environmental control in port areas. He also inaugurated the Penna Cement Plant  and Reefer Park at the Dock. The Reefer Park will augment EXIM capabilities and boost export of agri/fishing produce.
Shri Sonowal later inaugurated the Pre-gate facility and flagged-off the first vehicle carrying export container from the Pre-gate at Kidderpore Dock, Kolkata. He also planted a sapling to mark the occasion. He also inspected the Kidderpore Dock and took stock of various facilities and works.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism participates in three day long World Travel Market  in London
Theme for India Pavilion at WTM 2019 is ‘Incredible India – Find the Incredible India’
150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Statue of Unity have been showcased prominently at the India Pavilion at WTM 2019 in London
The Ministry of Tourism is participating in the three day long World Travel Market  from November 04-06, 2019 in London, UK. The theme for India Pavilion at WTM 2019 is ‘Incredible India – Find the Incredible India’. A total of 32 stakeholders, including State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, Air India, IRCTC, Hotels, Wellness resorts and tour operators are participating as co-exhibitors in the India Pavilion.
A number of activities including cultural programmes, Yoga demonstration, Henna Application, Indian Food tasting, Turban tying, Saree tying, etc. are being organised in the India Pavilion. Besides, showcasing India’s various tourism products, this year, the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the Statue of Unity are also being promoted and publicized in the India Pavilion at WTM 2019.
Secretary of Union Ministry of Tourism Shri Yogendra Tripathi is leading the official delegation at WTM 2019 which also includes Additional Director General  Ms. Rupinder Brar. India Pavilion at WTM 2019 was inaugurated on 04th November 2019 by the Secretary  and High Commissioner of India to the UK Ms. Ruchi Ghanashyam.
A Panel Discussion was organised yesterday  on the theme ‘Incredible India – Find the Incredible You’ for showcasing India as an experiential destination and to make tourists realize the wider potential for experiences on offer in India. The Panel discussion was moderated by Ms. Nina Dos Santos, CNN Europe Editor.
WTM is one of the must-attend business-to-business exhibition for the travel and tourism industry worldwide. In the last four decades, WTM has grown in to world’s largest Exhibition attracting over 5,000 exhibitors from 182 countries and regions and more than 51,000 participants. Participants includes, senior travel industry professionals, government ministers and international press, embark on ExCeL – London every November to network, negotiate and discover the latest industry opinion and trends at WTM London.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Challenges & scope of promoting festival films in SCO countries discussed at SCO Film Festival
Despite numerous challenges Panelists express optimism on future of Film Festival
Mumbai, 30 January 2023
Panel discussions at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Film Festivals found a befitting end with the final one being on the challenges and scope of promoting film festivals in SCO countries. Taking part in the deliberations were, Sunil Doshi, Producer, Alliance Media & Entertainment pvt. Ltd.; Ashwani Sharma, Distributor, Impact films; Swaroop Chaturvedi, Film producer & consultant- Licensing Syndications and Yrys Assel, founder of Ameli Entertainment from Kazakhstan.
Sunil Doshi, while outlining challenges plaguing festival films cited issues of cinema literacy, infrastructure & the challenge gauging the tastes of audiences. Since no single story holds true across the country in the Indian context, he suggested making community centric films. Technology can be a great enabler for festival films in the modern age.
Panelists also talked about the possibilities offered to festival films with opening up of markets. Yrys Assel painted an optimistic picture on the advent of OTT platforms in popularizing cinema across the region. In addition, she also talked about the popularity that Indian TV serials enjoy in Kazakhstan.
Swaroop Chaturvedi talked about the avenues offered by scenic locations in SCO countries. It can work as a catalyst for popularizing festival films, he remarked. He pointed out that the film market is constantly changing and thus scope for profit always remains. In addition, Ashwani Sharma was of the view that a well-made film always has doors open for it to be selected at any film festival.
On the way ahead, Sunil Doshi cited the need for leveraging technology in enhancing audio-visual experiences. He added that people are now willing to explore more as the travel has become more affordable. Panelists ended on an optimistic note that the coming decade will continue to see the rise of Independent festivals and films.PIB Mumbai | KS/GSK/DR
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Election Commission
ECI invokes powers under Article 324 to prohibit display/exhibit any biopic/publicity material during MCC period
The Election Commission of India today issued an order prohibiting display in electronic media including cinematograph of any biopic or publicity material in the nature of biography/hagiography sub-serving the purposes of any political entity or any individual entity connected to it.
Copy of the order is linked herewith
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